We hear a lot about the dairy producers. You, however, are part of an economic activity we hear very little about. If I understood you correctly, you generate 47 000 jobs whereas processors generate 27 000. We do not appear to realize that it is not in the interest of Canada and Quebec to weaken the dairy production sector, which generates so much economic activity.
I am newly elected and a very recent member of this committee. I find it difficult to understand the issues in the debate. Why do the processors have such fears? They are saying that it maybe dangerous to apply article 28 of the GATT because that would entail negotiating with the Americans, which would eventually lead to a discussion of supply management. You, however, are not at all afraid of this idea. Your opinion is even contrary to that of the processors, as far as the application of article 28 is concerned. Why are your respective positions so different?